Even though Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy told the Green Bay Press-Gazette that left tackle Chad Clifton played the best of his career down the stretch last season and in the playoffs, the team still could select a tackle high in the draft.

Clifton turns 35 in June and likely doesn't have much time left playing at an elite level.

The spent a first-round pick last year on tackle Bryan Bulaga, who played most of last season in place of veteran right tackle Mark Tauscher. Bulaga can play left or right tackle, so his long-term future likely will depend on whom the team drafts.